Real Estate Profile: South Lake Union

Three condos under $650k

By KIRSTEN O'BRIEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

Updated 11:54 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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The first condo, #402 in 900 Aurora Ave. N., has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is listed for $440,000. The condo is a 10 minute walk from Amazon, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Space Needle.
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The first condo, #402 in 900 Aurora Ave. N., has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is listed for $440,000. The condo is a 10 minute walk from Amazon, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Space Needle. ... more

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The living room in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The living room in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The living room in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The living room in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The kitchen in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The kitchen in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The bar and kitchen in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The bar and kitchen in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A hallway in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A hallway in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The hallway in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The hallway in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A closet in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A closet in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bedroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bathroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bathroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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A bathroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

A bathroom in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The washer and dryer unit in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The washer and dryer unit in 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The view from 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The view from 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The deck of 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The deck of 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The lobby of 900 Aurora Ave. N.

The lobby of 900 Aurora Ave. N.

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The gym in 900 Aurora Ave. N.

The gym in 900 Aurora Ave. N.

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The rooftop deck of 900 Aurora Ave. N.

The rooftop deck of 900 Aurora Ave. N.

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The rooftop deck of 900 Aurora Ave. N.

The rooftop deck of 900 Aurora Ave. N.

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The view from 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

The view from 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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An exterior view of 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

An exterior view of 900 Aurora Ave. N. #402

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The second condo, #618 in
401 9th Ave. N., is listed for $538,500. It has one bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms, and features polished concrete floors, large windows and high ceilings.
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The second condo, #618 in 401 9th Ave. N., is listed for $538,500. It has one bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms, and features polished concrete floors, large windows and high ceilings. You can see the full listing ... more

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The dining area in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The dining area in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The kitchen in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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An office space in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

An office space in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The staircase in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The staircase in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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A view from upstairs of the living room in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

A view from upstairs of the living room in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The master bedroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The master bedroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The master bedroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The master bedroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The bathroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The bathroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The bathroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The bathroom in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The washer and dryer in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The washer and dryer in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The balcony of 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The balcony of 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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The lobby of 401 9th Ave. N.

The lobby of 401 9th Ave. N.

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The entrance of 401 9th Ave. N.

The entrance of 401 9th Ave. N.

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The dining area in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

The dining area in 401 9th Ave. N. #618

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An exterior view of 401 9th Ave. N.

An exterior view of 401 9th Ave. N.

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The final condo, #1710 in 820 Blanchard St., is listed for $649,000. The one bedroom, .75 bathroom condo features views of the Space Needle, an open layout and concierge service.
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The final condo, #1710 in 820 Blanchard St., is listed for $649,000. The one bedroom, .75 bathroom condo features views of the Space Needle, an open layout and concierge service. You can see the full listing ... more

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The living room in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The living room in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The kitchen in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The kitchen in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The living room in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The living room in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The living room in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The living room in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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An office space in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

An office space in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The kitchen in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The kitchen in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The kitchen in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The kitchen in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The bathroom in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The bathroom in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The deck of 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The deck of 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The view from 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The view from 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The bathroom in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The bathroom in 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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The gym in 820 Blanchard St.

The gym in 820 Blanchard St.

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The community kitchen in 820 Blanchard St.

The community kitchen in 820 Blanchard St.

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The community lounge in 820 Blanchard St.

The community lounge in 820 Blanchard St.

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The patio area of 820 Blanchard St.

The patio area of 820 Blanchard St.

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The view from 820 Blanchard St. #1710

The view from 820 Blanchard St. #1710

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Real Estate Profile: South Lake Union

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The sheer number of cranes scattered around downtown Seattle signals progress and construction, but perhaps nowhere else in the city is experiencing growth quite as rapidly as South Lake Union.

Within the past two years, nearly two dozen construction projects have either completed or are currently in progress in the area. Those projects range from the 245,000-square-foot Allen Institute for Brain Science, completed in 2014, to a massive, yet-to-be-completed 13-floor office building with 301,000 square feet of office above 30,000 square feet of retail space and five floors of underground parking.

The area is home to the headquarters of some of Seattle's most recognizable businesses and organizations. Amazon.com, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are just a few (yes, a few) of the organizations that call the neighborhood home.

As its name suggested, the neighborhood borders Lake Union to the north and features plenty of green space and parks. It's home to Denny Park, the oldest park in the city, as well as Cascade Playground and Union Park. South Lake Union is also well-positioned overall -- it's just a short walk to Belltown or Eastlake and borders Interstate 5 to the east.

All of these amenities make South Lake Union a desirable place to call home, so it's no wonder home prices in the area have steadily increased over the years. Home and condo prices in the area have increased 0.4 percent over last year, bringing the median sale price to $420,000, according to Redfin.

Take a look at these three South Lake Union condos, and then see other recent real estate features below: